Exam 2 Medications Flashcards
meds we use for depression
SSRI
SNRI
TCA
MAOI
Esketamine
Brexanolone
meds we use for anxiety
SSRI
SNRI
TCA
MAOI
Benzo
Buspar
meds we use for PTSD
SSRI
SNRI
Imipramine
mirtazapine
clonidine
meds we use for bipolar
lithium
anticonvulsants
- valproate
- carbamazepine
- lamotrigine
meds for somatic disorders
SSRI
TCA
Benzo
meds for suicide
SSRI
Benzo
benzo
action
promote activity of GABA
benzo
common drugs (4)
alprazolam (xanax)
clonazepam (klonopin)
diazepam (valium)
lorazepam (Ativan)
benzo
side effects
sedation
ataxia
anterograde amnesia
benzo
warning
abuse potential
physical dependance
posible withdrawal
must taper
SSRI
action
block reuptake of serotonin
SSRI
common drugs (6)
citalopram (celexa)
fluoxetine (prozac)
Fluvocamine (Luvox)
escitalopram (Lexapro)
sertraline (Zoloft)
paroxetine (Paxil)
SSRI
side effects
nausea
restlessness
sleep disturbances
sexual dysfunction
SSRI
warning
serotonin syndrome
Buspirone (Buspar)
side effects
dizziness, headache, nausea
Buspirone (Buspar)
warning
takes several weeks for antiafxitey onset
TCA
action
blocking repute of serotonin and norepinephrine
TCA
common drugs
amitriptyline
desipramine
doxepin
imipramine
nortriptyline (Palmelor)
TCA
Common side effects
ANTI SLUD
TCA
warning
overdose is fatal
esketamine
notes
directly related to ketamine
used for treatment resistant depression
SNRI
action
increase serotonin and norepinephrine in the synapse by inhibiting neuronal reuptake
SNRI
common drugs (4)
venlafaxine (Effexor)
desvenlafaxine (Pristiq)
Duloezetine (Cymbalta)
levomilnacipran (Fetzima)
SNRI
side effects
similar to SSRI except
excessive sweating
increase blood pressure and heart rate
less sexual dysfunction